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Bloodborne: first impressions of my first five hours

28/3/2015

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By Gemma @Juicy Game Reviews
Now we all know that Bloodborne is a PS4 exclusive and on the first evening of the European release of Bloodborne I spent around five hours with the game. I felt the need to share my thoughts of this long awaited instalment from Hidetaka Miyazaki, famed creator of the Souls series. Miyazaki was interviewed by the Playstation team and here's what he had to say about his new game, Bloodborne on the PS4: 
There are several reasons why you need a sense of horror in the world, especially with Bloodborne, which has a more chilling world view than Souls. It’s not like horror is something we specifically go for, but it’s important to have that sense of fear and terror because it directly ties into the player overcoming that and enhancing their sense of achievement.

“To create a game world that is always kind to players – that’s not how I see the real world.”

At the same time, my personal view is that the world we live in can be a harsh and unkind place. To create a game world that is always kind to players – that’s not how I see the real world. Whether it be nature or society, it’s often a harsh and unkind environment – so that translates into my games.

Yharnam is a dark, damp and demonic place and I felt this from the get go. I didn't feel a sense of fear but more like a sense of war. I didn't expect this. My perception of Bloodborne during the build up was one of fear so I was a little startled when I felt like I was the Solid Snake of the Victorian era; powerful, feisty and ready to kill.
Bloodborne first impressions
Bloodborne PS4: erm yeah Bloodborne
Bloodborne first impressions
Bloodbore PS4: Are we hot yet?
Visually Bloodborne looks stunning as I commented in my preview, From Software made great use of the light. I love how the light bounces from the puddles as it adds to the damp feel of the streets and dungeons. During my first five hours I found the odd aesthetic beauty in Bloodborne to be consistent from the shining gold reflections on the carriages to the burnt orange skies. I'm dying to discover more.

Let's talk about difficulty. Notoriously the Soul's games were incredibly difficult to beat and even more difficult to make sense of. I felt a large level of dread as I went in to Yharnam for the first time. To my surprise, Bloodborne does not feel as punishing as the Soul's series and there's a level of lineage that I preferred over the Soul's games. I could go thirty minutes without dying in Bloodborne compared to an average of five disastrous minutes in Dark Soul's 2. Personally this is a welcome change for me as my desire to progress is great! Yes it's great! As a little tip for you guys, check this article out as it makes some interesting points on how to change the difficulty setting.
Bloodborne first impressions
Bloodborne: Check out those colours
Saving your progress is everything in Bloodborne. Well, if you can find a checkpoint. I was frustrated at the lack of check points within my allotted first five hours which meant that I had be up my game to avoid imminent death. If you are not familiar with the Souls games or class yourself as an amateur player then I would probably give Bloodborne a miss. Continuing with the theme of difficulty, I found the menu systems to be a whole lot easier to cycle through. Within minutes of dropping in to Bloodborne I believed I had locked down around 90% of where I needed to go to access various items. Compared to Dark Soul's 2 whereby I played for an hour before I felt comfortable with selecting items and weapons from the menu wheel.
Bloodborne fist impressions
Bloodborne PS4: A much easier and straight to the point menu
I have no doubt that you will enjoy Bloodborne. I think Hidetaka Miyazaki and his team have captured the essence of what the fans wanted. I wanted an easier game than Dark Souls 2 and I got it! For that reason alone, I am content. I know that I have a way to go yet but my first five hours were a great five hours.

Share some of your experiences with me in the comments below. You can also join me on Facebook and subscribe to my awesome Youtube channel.

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Thanks guys and gals, Gemma aka Juicy Game Reviews.
6 Comments
Mikey B
28/3/2015 12:12:46

Not too bad then! I keep dying but I agree with you that it is easier than DS! Keep em coming Gem

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Juicy Game Reviews
28/3/2015 12:32:46

Not too bad at all Mikey. Any requests for a future blog? Cheers

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JohnnyBee
28/3/2015 12:14:46

i am quite new to the game, still over all i do like it, only thing ive found to get annoying is all the mobs reset but your items dont :(

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Juicy Game Reviews
28/3/2015 12:19:19

That's a good point Johnny. Although I don't mind that so much. I like that little extra challenge.

Thanks for reading.

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Michael whatley
6/4/2015 09:21:35

You know I did not get on well with bloodbourne to begin with so I left it a while to give you my view now just under a week later and after buying dark souls 2 on ps4 and am loving it and that has to be thanks to bloodbourne.

My biggest problem was I played demon souls found it to hard and had just given up with that type of game.

But with bloodbourne I just found myself keep coming back but nearly traded it in it was only the one more try nature and the bits of advice on the Internet that made me keep coming back .

The main thing to enjoying playing this game is enjoy and except dieing a lot the only time I now throw my teddys out of my pram know is when I make a silly mistake when you learn enemy patterns and learn to parry with the gun it gets so much easyer

Because I started enjoying bloodbourne so much I tried demon souls 2 and just can't put it down must get back to bloodbourne but people compare the two games but they are so different in so many ways ok you die a lot in both games.

So a year ago I hated this type of game now I love it I am still not very good but am so much enjoying them and have hardly touched zenoblade .

Always enjoy reading your view how about your thoughts on the order?

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Juicy Game Reviews
6/4/2015 13:08:34

Hi Michael,

I'm glad you're enjoying it now. It does take a lot of getting used to.

The Order 1886 is okay. I haven't played it for a few weeks. I'll be jotting my thoughts on here soon :)

Thanks

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